Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Kansas City, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cooper’s Hawk anchors its beverage program in an award-winning wine portfolio, with the Cooper’s Hawk Lux line earning Double Gold at Indy. Wine Club members get monthly tastings of seven to eight wines. The cocktail list runs from a PBJ Old Fashioned to Life Balance low-alcohol options, and Wine O’Clock happy hour offers $8 drinks. Guests praise the wine tastings and find the pairing menu user-friendly, though Bloody Marys draw mixed reviews.
- What should I order?
- Wine O’Clock happy hour for $8 bee's knees highball or blood orange pineapple margarita; the PBJ Old Fashioned for a playful bourbon cocktail; Cooper’s Hawk Lux Pinot Noir by the glass; or the Night Lite spirit-free cocktail for a sophisticated zero-proof option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine club members and enthusiasts seeking an accessible tasting room experience; cocktail drinkers who appreciate a wide range of styles; and those wanting low-alcohol or non-alcoholic options without sacrificing complexity.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $13–$17, happy hour drinks $8, wine by the glass $10.25–$18.75, bottles from $22.99 to $124.99, beer $6–$8.50, and non-alcoholic options $6.25–$12.99.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Wine Club membership provides monthly tastings and exclusive wines, while the Vivanté! Non-alcoholic line delivers wine-like complexity. The Life Balance cocktail menu offers lower-alcohol, under-150-calorie drinks, and the Curated Icons collaboration with Cakebread Cellars adds prestige.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative specialty and martini lists with playful options like PBJ Old Fashioned; happy hour pricing is strong. Guest feedback on Bloody Marys is mixed.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail menu with creative options; Life Balance cocktails offer lower-alcohol, mindful options
Standout selections
- — PBJ Old Fashioned with WhistlePig 6-Year Bourbon, Skrewball, chocolate bitters, and a sweet red wine sidecar
- — Cooper’s Hawk Bloody Mary with Tito’s, shrimp, cheddar, and olives
- — Bee's Knees Highball with Beefeater gin, honey, lemon, and soda
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $13–$17; happy hour cocktails $8; Bloody Mary $15
Wine
Award-winning portfolio with extensive international selections; Wine Club provides monthly tastings and exclusive wines. Guests praise the tastings and pairing menu.
Menu strengths
- — Wine Club provides monthly tastings and exclusive wines
Standout selections
- — Cooper’s Hawk Lux Pinot Noir – ripe red fruit, earthy aromas
- — Cooper’s Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon – wild blackberries, vanilla, coffee, spice
- — Curated Icons Cabernet Sauvignon, collaboration with Cakebread Cellars
Pricing: Wine by the glass $10.25–$18.75; bottles from $22.99; Curated Icons Cabernet $124.99
Beer
Solid draft and bottled selection including local craft and NA options; not a focus but adequate for beer drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of draft and bottled beers including local craft
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Ale by Goose Island
Pricing: Draft $7.50–$8.50; domestic bottles $6.00; premium bottles $6.75; NA beer $6.25
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated spirit-free cocktails, Vivanté! Non-alcoholic wine alternatives, NA beers, and boozy-optional iced coffees show a strong commitment to zero-proof options.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated spirit-free cocktail section; Non-alcoholic Vivanté! Line with wine-like complexity
Standout selections
- — Night Lite with Seedlip Spice 94, cold brew, black sugar, vanilla
- — Cooper's Hawk No-Mosa with Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc and orange juice
- — Vivanté! Bubbly Blanc – alcohol-free sparkling with fruit and tea
Pricing: Night Lite $12.99; Vivanté! Glass $10.75; NA beer $6.25; iced coffee $8.99
Spirits
Wide range of spirits used across cocktails, including premium bourbon and vodka; Life Balance line offers lower-alcohol options.
Menu strengths
- — Includes premium spirits like Grey Goose and Woodford Reserve
Standout selections
- — Cooper's Hawk Ranch Water with Casamigos Blanco Tequila
- — Espresso Classico with Absolut Vanilia, Caffè Borghetti, cold brew
Pricing: Life Balance cocktails $13–$14; espresso classico $16; dark chocolate $17
How it sits with the food
Wine pairing menu is user-friendly, even for those who prefer other spirits, according to guests. The Bloody Mary comes with a skewer of shrimp, cheddar, and olives, ideal for brunch.
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